NFL Mock Draft: Final Cut

(WGR 550) -- The 2013 NFL Draft is finally here. In what is sure to be one of the craziest first rounds in recent memory, the Buffalo Bills appear in the mix of one of the most intriguing teams on draft day.

What will they inevitably do with their first round pick? Will they trade it? Will they keep it? Will they take a quarterback?

The time of questions is almost over.

Here is my final mock draft, a one round projection with trades. Just like all the others, mock drafts should always be considered to be for entertainment purposes only. With that, here's the final mock:

7) - G Jonathan Cooper, North Carolina
- The Cardinals will likely go with best offensive lineman on their board. Here lands Cooper.

8) (via BUF) - WR Tavon Austin, West Virginia
- The hottest name in the draft, the Buffalo Bills capitalize on the interest in Tavon Austin to move down and acquire more draft selections. The Rams could really use a game-changing wide receiver.

11) (via SD) - QB Geno Smith, West Virginia
- In the end, Geno might not have to wait too long. The Browns' new regime likely wants to move to the next man at quarterback. Brandon Weeden's age plays in to this, too.

12) - CB D.J. Hayden, Houston
- A high-rising player with a ton of talent. The Dolphins need a cornerback and seem to be working on securing Branden Albert from the Chiefs.

13) (via TB) - LB Barkevious Mingo, LSU
- The Jets pick up more selections in moving down from ninth overall and still manage to get a player they covet.

14) - DT Sheldon Richardson, Missouri
- Best player available here just so happens to be at a position of need.

15) - DE/OLB Tank Carradine, Florida State
- Carradine's progress from his knee injury is remarkable, and the Saints are hoping for a big-time pass rusher in their new 3-4.

16) - QB E.J. Manuel, Florida State
- I've had both Matt Barkley and Ryan Nassib going to the Bills, and while both of those players are among the trio that could be picked, there's just something about this E.J. Manuel story that isn't going away. I've been hearing all three players are in the mix. Looking at Buddy Nix's track record, they take prototypical players early. Manuel is the new prototypical quarterback in the NFL, possessing the size and speed teams covet. Is he a polished passer? No. But if the Bills take him, I'm betting they believe they can get way more out of him than Jimbo Fisher did at Florida State. They better be right, because this would be a huge, huge pick in the history of the franchise. I still hold to the fact that it's a three-horse race, but all in all I believe it will be a quarterback selected in the first round.

32) (via BAL) - WR Cordarrelle Patterson, Tennessee
- Trading down and picking up a selection, the Vikings take a player that could become a great player in the NFL if he works at it. They'll have to hope he takes to Greg Jennings quite well.